Iceland vs New Zealand: Civil liberties rating
Iceland
1
in 2025
New Zealand
1
in 2025
Iceland rank
155th
New Zealand rank
155th
Civil liberties rating over time
- Iceland
- New Zealand
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1 against 1 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.
Across all 53 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 155th and New Zealand ranks 155th of 199 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Iceland or New Zealand?
- Iceland, at 1 against 1 in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Iceland and New Zealand?
- 0, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and New Zealand?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and New Zealand rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Iceland ranks 155th and New Zealand ranks 155th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil liberties rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.